Diamond Lake Campground Dam
Key Takeaway
Diamond Lake Campground Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03769 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Powershiek County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Diamond Lake Campground Dam?
Diamond Lake Campground Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Diamond Lake Campground Dam?
Diamond Lake Campground Dam is owned by Powershiek County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diamond Lake Campground Dam built?
Diamond Lake Campground Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Diamond Lake Campground Dam?
Diamond Lake Campground Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Diamond Lake Campground Dam?
Diamond Lake Campground Dam has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.